The Minnesota Timberwolves (14-4) and Charlotte Hornets (6-11) meet Saturday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 5 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Timberwolves vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Charlotte won 2-0 last season
Minnesota picked up its 3rd-straight win in a 101-90 outing vs. the Utah Jazz Thursday. The Timberwolves failed to cover as 11.5-point favorites in the win. Minnesota was led by F/C'Karl-Anthony Towns'and his 32 points and 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves have now held opponents to 103 or less points in 3 straight games.
Charlotte came away with a 129-128 win over the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, covering as a 9.5-point underdog. G'Terry Rozier'carried a large chunk of the load offensively, scoring 37 points and recording 13 assists while shooting 7 of 9 from beyond the arc. Charlotte saw 6 players score in double figured and had 3 players eclipse the 20-point mark in the win.